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GDP Says the Economy Is Growing — Your Bank Account May Tell a Different Story

The headlines say the American economy is growing, but plenty of households are wondering where that prosperity went. Grocery bills remain stubbornly high, housing costs consume substantial portions of paychecks, and saving money can feel harder than ever.

Everybody Loves Your Money · 5h ago

950,000 SilverScript Choice Members Need a New Medicare Drug Plan by Dec. 31 to Avoid a Coverage Gap

About 950,000 SilverScript Choice members are affected by CVS Health's 2027 plan terminations. Families should review notices, compare coverage and meet Medicare enrollment deadlines.

Medical Daily · Oct 28

Your Husband Wants Separate Bank Accounts After 20 Years — Should You Be Worried?

After 20 years of marriage, a request for separate bank accounts can land like a bombshell. You may immediately wonder whether your husband is hiding money, preparing to leave, or simply tired of explaining every purchase. Yet separate bank accounts are more common than many married couples realize, and the…

Budget and the Bees · Oct 27

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Are Georgians Struggling More Than Ever to Pay Their Bills? A New Survey Reveals Financial Stress

If it feels like your paycheck doesn’t stretch as far as it used to, you’re certainly not the only one noticing. From grocery bills and...

Saving Advice · Oct 19

Americans Have $1.26 Trillion in Credit Card Debt — How Much Is Too Much for One Household?

America’s credit card debt has climbed to a staggering $1.26 trillion, but that giant national number does not tell you whether your household is carrying too much.

Budget and the Bees · Oct 3

The Seller Dropped the Price $25,000 — Is That a Deal or a Warning Sign?

Seeing a $25,000 home price reduction can make a listing that was previously out of reach suddenly look like a bargain. But a lower asking price does not automatically mean you are getting a deal, nor does it prove something is wrong with the house. Price cuts have become common…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Sep 28

Americans Are Feeling Worse About Their Finances—Should You Delay a Big Purchase Before the Holidays?

Americans have a new reason to pause before making a major purchase this holiday season: their confidence in their own finances has slipped. A new NerdWallet Financial Resilience Index found that 73% of Americans felt in control of their day-to-day finances, down from 77% in July. At the same time,…

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 25

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8 Money Lessons Kids Can Learn From One Trip to the Grocery Store

A grocery run may feel routine, but for children, it can become a surprisingly useful financial classroom. Prices are right in front of them, choices have immediate consequences, and a shopping cart provides plenty of opportunities to discuss needs, wants, budgeting, and value. Those money lessons for kids matter when…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Sep 23

Never Tip Hotel Housekeeping? 8 Things to Know Before You Skip It

You tip the restaurant server, the bartender, and perhaps the valet, but what about the person who cleaned your hotel bathroom and changed the sheets?...

Saving Advice · Sep 18

10 Ways to Prepare Your Budget Before Holiday Shopping Starts

Holiday shopping can feel manageable until gifts, food, travel, decorations, and shipping charges start hitting at the same time. With Deloitte forecasting U.S. holiday retail sales of $1.70 trillion to $1.71 trillion from November 2026 through January 2027, retailers are preparing for another busy season. Preparing a holiday shopping budget…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 17

That “Low” Car Price Can Get Much Higher Once the Dealer Adds Fees

A $25,000 car advertised online can look like a great deal until you sit down to sign the paperwork and discover the actual price is considerably higher. Taxes and registration costs explain part of the difference, but car dealer fees, accessories, protection packages, and other charges can push the total…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 17

Should You Keep a Separate Savings Account Just for Annual Expenses?

Property taxes, insurance premiums, holiday gifts, annual memberships, and car registration have something frustrating in common: You know they are coming, but they can still feel like surprise expenses. When several land within the same month, even a household with a carefully planned budget can find itself reaching for a…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 15

Your September Budget Should Include One Category Most People Forget

September can feel like a financial reset, with summer ending and the holidays still seemingly far away. That makes it easy to build a September budget around bills and school costs while overlooking one category that can prevent a year-end scramble. The missing line is a seasonal expenses fund, sometimes…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 14

Back-to-School Peer Pressure Isn’t Just Affecting Kids—It’s Costing Parents Money

The $30 backpack works perfectly well, but your child wants the $80 one because “everyone has it.” The basic sneakers fit, but suddenly a particular brand feels essential before the first day of school. Then come the trendy water bottle, name-brand hoodie and accessories showing up repeatedly on social media.…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Sep 12

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Kids Ain't Cheap · Sep 11

Would You Let Your Child Add Whatever They Want to Your Online Shopping Cart?

Hand your child your phone and tell them, “Put whatever you want in the cart.”

Budget and the Bees · Sep 11

9 Household Items That Usually Cost Less If You Stop Buying Them One at a Time

Buying household basics one package at a time may feel easier on the budget, but that convenience can quietly raise what you pay per use. For products your family goes through predictably, larger packages and multipacks can reduce the unit price and the number of emergency store runs.

Budget and the Bees · Sep 11

September Is a Good Month to Find Out Where Your Money Really Went This Summer

Summer has a way of making ordinary spending feel temporary: a weekend trip here, restaurant meals there, and a few extra purchases for the kids. By September, however, those charges are no longer vacation memories; they are numbers sitting on bank and credit card statements. That makes this month an…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 10

8 Money Mistakes That Feel Harmless Until They Become Monthly Expenses

Small spending decisions rarely feel dangerous when you make them. A subscription, a financed upgrade, or one more food-delivery order can seem manageable when viewed alone. The problem begins when those choices quietly become monthly expenses competing with rent, groceries, savings, and other necessities. Once several accumulate, dollars can disappear…

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Budget and the Bees · Sep 8

9 Ways September Can Quietly Become One of Your Most Expensive Months

September doesn’t have December’s reputation for draining bank accounts, but it can create a surprisingly similar problem. School expenses continue after the first bell rings, fall activities begin, homeowners start preparing for colder weather, and retailers roll out sales designed to get shoppers thinking about the next season. Meanwhile, Labor…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Sep 7

8 Ways Kids Can Quietly Blow the Family Budget Once School Starts

Back-to-school shopping gets most of the attention, but the spending rarely stops once classes begin. In fact, the family school budget can take a bigger hit after the backpacks are packed and the first-day photos are posted. PwC’s 2026 Back-to-School Survey found parents expect another $635 per household each month…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 7

8 Fall Purchases That Are Usually Better to Delay Until Prices Drop

Fall can feel like one long invitation to spend. Cooler weather brings new clothes, electronics, holiday merchandise, and home upgrades into stores, often wrapped in promotions that look more urgent than they really are. But some of the smartest fall shopping deals come from waiting until retailers have stronger reasons…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Sep 6

8 School Expenses That Can Hit Families After the First Day

The first day of school may feel like the finish line for family spending, but it is often just the beginning. After backpacks, clothes, and supply lists are handled, additional school expenses can start appearing through emails, permission slips, apps, and activity forms. That matters in 2026, when NerdWallet found…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 6

10 Small Money Habits That Can Make the Rest of 2026 Less Expensive

If 2026 has felt expensive, you are hardly imagining the pressure on your wallet. Grocery costs alone were 2.7% higher year over year in May, according to NerdWallet’s analysis of federal inflation data. The good news is that saving money in 2026 does not necessarily require dramatic lifestyle changes. Small…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 5

6 Household Bills Worth Renegotiating Before the End of September

September is a smart time to examine household bills before fall expenses, holiday spending, and year-end costs begin competing for your paycheck. Many recurring expenses quietly rise because promotional pricing expires, insurance premiums change, or services remain on autopay long after household needs change. A March 2026 NerdWallet guide notes…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Sep 4

7 Back-to-School Expenses Parents Forget to Budget for Until September

You bought the backpack, checked off the supply list, and somehow survived the clothing and shoe shopping, so the back-to-school budget should be finished, right? Unfortunately, September has a habit of producing a second round of bills that many families never saw coming. Deloitte’s 2026 Back-to-School Survey found that parents…

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